Thirty years ago, Sun Lakes congregants of area places of worship noticed that many of their neighbors were unable to drive to church or to the grocery store. Church leaders and members banded together to provide basic transportation support for their elderly neighbors. Fast forward to 30 years later, this effort has grown into the…
Category: October 2024
October 2024, Community News
In Passing – October 2024
Carol June Baker Carol June Baker, 91, passed away on Sept. 4, 2024. Carol was born on Jan. 20, 1933, in Omaha, Neb. Her parents were Freida (Brassfield) Haley and Leroy Haley. Carol graduated from Wasau High School and then went onto college at Wayne State where she met her husband of 71 years, Virgil…
October 2024, Community News
Back by Popular Demand: Jesse Washington
Vocalist Jesse Washington will present his Sixth Annual Pre-Thanksgiving Vocal Musicale Concert on Sunday, Nov. 10, at 2 p.m. This year’s Musicale will be a “Reunion” featuring Jesse and some of his former special guests. The Musicale will include gospel, contemporary gospel, classical, blues, R & B, showtunes, and patriotic songs for your entertainment pleasure.…
October 2024, Clubs & Classes
American German Club News
The American German Club met in September to discuss the plans for the Oktoberfest scheduled for Oct. 15 at 5 p.m. on the patio. We are collaborating with the Lions Club to put on this year’s Fest. We will be selling tickets in the clubhouse hallway across from the elevator. Tickets went on sale the…
October 2024, Community News
Play Your Best Pool: To Take Your Game to New Heights, You Must Be a Well-Rounded Player
Johnny Henson, Professor Pool When coaching students to improve their games, I emphasize that players must improve and perform well in many different areas of their games. Over the years I have competed against many very good players in tournaments. The players who I feared the most are the ones that were well-rounded and very…
October 2024, Clubs & Classes
Hiking Club Open House Dates
Warren Wasescha Interested in social hiking? Come learn about the Sun Lakes Hiking Club. We hike all the beautiful trails across the Valley. You’ll experience great scenery and vistas from all different vantage points, and you’ll have a good time socializing with other members of the club while on our hikes. We have three upcoming…
October 2024, Association News
Social Events
Bean Bag Baseball Wednesday, Oct. 2, 9, 23, and 30, Ballroom, 4 p.m. Bean Bag Baseball continues through October! Join us at 4 p.m. in the ballroom for our summer series and for a fun night of baseball. Bean Bag Baseball will be held on Wednesdays through the month of October (except Oct. 16). If…
October 2024, Clubs & Classes
New Adventures in Learning – October 2024
Discover Hidden Gems and Benefits at Chandler-Gilbert Community College! Join us on Tuesday, Oct. 8, at 9 a.m. for an informative session about the New Adventures in Learning program and our partnership with Chandler-Gilbert Community College. When you join New Adventures, you are automatically enrolled as a student at Chandler-Gilbert Community College. This is an…
October 2024, Clubs & Classes
¿Habla Español?
Dianne Zimmerman Would you like to use and keep up your Spanish skills? Our group is informal, and our purpose is to have fun talking and listening to each other while improving our language skills. We discuss topics suggested by members and, when needed, we help each other with grammar and vocabulary. We encourage intermediate…
October 2024, Clubs & Classes
SunBird Lions Club
21 South Lions Club Kick-Off Arlene Block The SunBird Lions Club hosted the 21 South Kick-Off at the SunBird Golf Resort on Aug. 17. Lion Chris Gibbs, Induction Council chairman, inducted into the SunBird Lions Club Lions Nancy Eckstein, Michelle Seel, and Steve Seel who were sponsored by SunBird Lions Club President Chuck Heitbrink. Lion…